HSIC (Henry Schein) Moat Score: 6/10 (As of Jun. 28, 2026)


HSIC Henry Schein Inc HSIC
80 GF Score
Price $85.06
GF Value $83.62
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Henry Schein Moat Score?

Henry Schein HSIC +1.47% 80 Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates HSIC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 119 Medical Distribution companies, Henry Schein ranks better than 97.48% on this metric.

Henry Schein has the Moat Score of 6, which implies that the company might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Henry Schein has Narrow Moat: Henry Schein has a strong narrow moat due to its market leadership in dental and medical supplies, supported by a robust distribution network and economies of scale. The company benefits from customer loyalty and moderate switching costs, but lacks significant network effects or exclusive patents to justify a wide moat.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Henry Schein might have Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide.

Henry Schein  (NAS:HSIC) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Henry Schein Moat Score Related Terms

HSIC vs AHG, ACH, EDAP: Moat Score Comparison

For the Medical Distribution subindustry, Henry Schein's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Henry Schein Moat Score vs Medical Distribution Industry

For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, Henry Schein's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Henry Schein's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 6 mean?
Henry Schein (HSIC) has a Moat Score of 6 as of Jun. 28, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #3 out of 119 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is Henry Schein's Moat Score too high?
Henry Schein's current Moat Score is 6. Based on the distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #3 out of 119 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Henry Schein has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Henry Schein's Moat Score compare to AHG and ACH?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, Henry Schein ranks #3 out of 119 companies for Moat Score. This places Henry Schein in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Medical Distribution company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Medical Distribution industry context. However, Moat Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Henry Schein's current Moat Score is 6. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Henry Schein stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henry Schein (HSIC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.62, compared to a current price of $85.06 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 6. Henry Schein's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Henry Schein (HSIC), the current Moat Score is 6 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Henry Schein (HSIC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Henry Schein stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $85.06 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $83.62. GuruFocus considers Henry Schein to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for HSIC:

  • Moat Score: 6
  • GF Value™: $83.62 vs. price of $85.06 (1.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the HSIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Henry Schein Business Description

Address 135 Duryea Road, Melville, NY, USA, 11747
Henry Schein Inc is a solutions company for healthcare professionals. It offers healthcare equipment, products, and services to office-based dental and medical practitioners, as well as alternative sites of care. The company's reportable segments are: Global Distribution and Value-Added Services, Global Specialty Products, and Global Technology. It generates maximum revenue from the Global Distribution and Value-Added Services segment, which includes distribution to the dental and medical markets of national brand and corporate brand merchandise, as well as equipment and related technical services. This segment also includes value-added services such as financial services, continuing education services, consulting, and other practice services.
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